FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno Pacific women's soccer team picked up a PacWest Conference victory on Saturday afternoon, defeating Hawai'i Pacific 2-1 at Ramirez Field. The Sunbirds now have a four-game winning streak, marking their longest of the season.    
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Fresno Pacific 2, Hawai'i Pacific 1
Records: FPU (7-9-1, 7-3-0 PacWest), HPU (5-6-6, 3-3-4 PacWest)
All-Time Series: FPU leads 4-1-2
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
• The Sharks drew first blood, but the Sunbirds found the equalizer to head to the half with a 1-1 score.   
• FPU reshuffled personnel during the intermission and came out firing to start the second half.
• The eventual game-winner came in the game's 62nd minute, and the Sunbirds limited HPU's opportunity for the duration of the match.  
 
SCORING: 
• (13:45) Ebony Madrid found Brittny Ihara in a crowded box, with Ihara following with a shot to the left of the FPU keeper.  
• (35:08) Rachel Anderson teamed up with Nalani Wall, who answered with her first career score.
• (61:17) Whitney Snow connected with Alexis Macias in the box, and Macias shook her defender to put the 'Birds in front for good. 
 
STATS FROM THE GAME:
• Fresno Pacific outshot their guests 18-7, including an 8-5 mark in shots on frame.  
• Alex Benevidez gave the Sunbirds four saves between the posts, while HPU's Lauren Spencer racked up six in the loss.    
• Each team took one corner kick.   
 
BEYOND THE BOX:
• Benevidez has been between the posts for each of FPU's wins this fall.
• With a win in Saturday's season finale, FPU will finish in second place in the conference for the second consecutive season.
 
SOCIAL:
• Twitter - @fpusunbirds
• Instagram - @fpusunbirds 
• Facebook - /FPUathletics
 
UP NEXT:
• The Sunbirds return to action on Saturday, when they host Hawai'i Hilo in the final game of the regular season. FPU will honor the 2018 senior class prior to the game, with opening whistle scheduled for 7:30 p.m.